Background
Newman, Jerry Okey was born on May 9, 1936 in New Martinsville, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Okey and Hazel Edna (Howell) Newman.
Newman, Jerry Okey was born on May 9, 1936 in New Martinsville, West Virginia, United States. Son of James Okey and Hazel Edna (Howell) Newman.
Graduate assistant West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1958-1960.
Registered professional engineer, West Virginia Graduate assistant West Virginia University, Morgantown, 1958-1960. Engineer Virginia, Clarksburg, West Virginia, 1960-1962. Research engineer United States Department Agriculture, Beltsville, Maryland, 1962-1973, research engineer rural housing and solar energy, South Carolina, 1973-1980, research leader, 1980-1985.
Engineering consultant, since 1985.
President Pickens County Retarded Citizens Association, 1975-1978.
Member American Society Agricultural Engineers, National Institute Building Science, International Solar Energy Society, Professional Engineers Society Underground Space Institute, Sigma Xi, Tau Beta Pi. Clubs: Red Necks (Clemson).
Married Patricia Grace Devericks, May 25, 1958. Children– Tamrah M., Lucetta R., Symantha C., Onika M. Bachelor of Science, West Virginia University, 1958, Master of Science, 1960.